Ontario Provincial Team athletes to play in 5×5 exhibition matches The Ontario Winter Games are coming to Orillia and neighbouring municipalities from March 1-4, 2018. Orillia has a rich sport history, both as participants and as event planners, and Orillia was chosen as host due to its premier sport venues, engaged community with outstanding civic pride,… Read More about “Wheelchair Basketball at the Orillia 2018 Ontario Winter Games”
DRAFT List of 2017-2018 Quest for Gold Ontario Card Nominations Announced! The Ontario Wheelchair Sports Association is pleased to announce a draft list of athletes and alternates who have been nominated for Ontario Cards under the 2017-18 Quest for Gold – Ontario Athlete Assistance Program (OAAP). The athletes nominated were selected using the sport specific selection… Read More about “OWSA Announces Draft List of 2017-2018 Quest for Gold Nominees!”
Your chance to present the game ball at a Toronto Raptors game is back! Through our partnership with Ontario Basketball we have been presented with the amazing opportunity to once again take part in the Toronto Raptors Game Ball Delivery program! One lucky OWSA wheelchair basketball athlete between the ages of 8-12 will be selected… Read More about “Toronto Raptors Game Ball Delivery Opportunity”
Quest For Gold (OAAP) information released for the 2017-2018 season The Ontario Wheelchair Sports Association, with the approval of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Sport, has made public the selection criteria and application details for the Quest for Gold program (Ontario Athlete Assistance Program) for all four of its sports: Wheelchair Athletics Wheelchair Basketball Wheelchair Rugby… Read More about “Quest For Gold: 2017-2018 Selection Criteria Released”
Raptors 905 fundraiser in support of Team Ontario! The OWSA has teamed up with Raptors 905 for a special fundraising opportunity! Use code OJWBT905 to receive discounted tickets to games and support the OWSA! A portion of each ticket will go towards the Team Ontario Junior wheelchair basketball program as they raise funds to attend the 2018… Read More about “Get Discounted Raptors 905 Tickets!”
Pampered Chef Fundraiser Show in support of Team Ontario Calling all bakers, chefs, and all-around kitchen enthusiasts! Join us for a Pampered Chef Fundraiser Show! Shop from the comfort of your own home in your PJ’s and get easy cooking tips while supporting a great cause. Up to 15 percent of our total sales will go towards supporting… Read More about “Pampered Chef Fundraiser”
Got What It Takes To Win Grant Hooper Law and Wheelchair Basketball Canada are proud to give young Canadians the opportunity to take their game to the next level through the Hooper Law Got What It Takes to Win Grant. Canadians under the age of 25 are invited to get creative and tell us about… Read More about “Chance to Win a New Quickie All Court Wheelchair!”
Craft sale event in support of Team Ontario An amazing and generous supporter has organized a holiday craft sale in order to help the Team Ontario Junior Provincial wheelchair basketball team raise funds for their participation at the 2018 Junior National Championship and the 2019 Canada Winter Games! Funds would help offset the cost of… Read More about “Holiday Craft Sale Fundraiser”
Olympic public service announcement campaign seeks female children and adults with visible physical disabilities Jigsaw Casting Ltd. is casting Canada-wide for the following roles: ‘Hero Girl Amputee’: Female, 6-13 years old. Needs to have a visible disability, preferably amputated leg. Does not need to be a runner. ‘Hero Woman Amputee’: Female, 17-25 years old. Needs… Read More about “Casting Call for Girls & Women with Disabilities”
Prom-inspired clothing campaign is seeking teen girls with a physical disability Jigsaw Casting Ltd. is looking for young women in grades 11 & 12 who are planning to attend prom 2018. These young women represent the beauty of diversity and challenge the ‘Prom Queen’ stereotype. We are looking for women of all different shapes, sizes,… Read More about “Casting Call for Teenage Girls with Disabilities”
